Thai King Approves Interim Constitution

Charter to Make Possible Legislature, Interim Government

By

Warangkana Chomchuen

Updated July 22, 2014 12:42 p.m. ET

BANGKOK—Thailand's military leader secured the king's endorsement for a provisional constitution that will pave the way for a new legislature and interim government while allowing the military to retain power.

Dressed in a white ceremonial uniform with gold-colored braid, Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha prostrated himself on a carpet before King Bhumibol Adulyadej as he received the charter on Tuesday at the king's seaside palace of Hua Hin,...